Kali Uchis has made waves with her genre-bending songs, such as Sad Girlz Luv Money from Amaarae’s 2020 project The Angel You Don’t Know and featuring Moliy. It is an undeniably catchy track and will remain stuck in your head long after listening.
Remi Laudat directed this futuristic clip centered around manifestation, featuring wardrobe from Vivienne Westwood and Lagos-based designer Daniel Obasi. Watch it below.
2. Gangland
GANGLAND is an educational documentary series on American gang history that first premiered November 1, 2007 on History Channel and now airs reruns on Spike TV. The show examines both criminals and law enforcement experts who have dealt with violent gangs. GANGLAND has since gained a great deal of popularity among viewers who enjoy learning more about these dangerous criminals.
One of the most beloved episodes of Gangland explores the Texas Syndicate, an elite Tejano crime organization known for its brutal tactics and rise to power. It shows their rise and the destruction they caused along their path; also featuring Shakespearean drama such as honor, revenge and murder; as well as a tale about one mobster beating another.
Other noteworthy episodes of Gangland include those about MS-13 in Washington, DC and Detroit’s Devils Diciples Biker Gang – known for its violent attacks against innocents, drug trafficking, prostitution, extortion and war with rival Hells Angels.
Popularity of Gangland series has led to much discussion over which episodes are the greatest. Fans may favor Aryan Brotherhood-related episodes while others consider “Kings of New York” the most engaging gangland drama. No matter your opinion, we need your vote so we can find out once and for all which are truly the greatest! Vote now so let’s discover who the true heroes of Gangland truly are!
3. Diamonds From Africa (Remix)
Diamond showcased his impressive musical influences through this song by including contributions from South African artists Khalil Harisson and Chley, mixing deep house, jazz, lounge music, synths, wide percussive basslines and wide percussive basslines into its composition. Furthermore, Amapiano music made its mark – creating an anthem of global solidarity and respect among cultures alike.
Diamond Platnumz’s song has become an international success, especially in the U.S. It made history as it marked his entry onto Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Top 50 chart and won him numerous awards. Alongside being an accomplished musician, he is also a successful businessman with investments in hospitality, recording labels, media production companies and hospitality – further expanding his fan base globally and further strengthening his career prospects.
Diamond Platnumz made waves when he released his debut LP, Kamwambie, in 2010. As soon as its release hit shelves, Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz became a household name thanks to hits like “Kamwambie” and “Number One.” These albums led him to collaborate with musicians from other parts of Africa to broaden his musical style while expanding his audience base.
His first collaboration with an African artist was on Nigerian singer Davido’s single, “Waje”. The track was an instantaneous hit in Nigeria and propelled Diamond into international limelight. Subsequent work with stateside acts like Omarion (“African Beauty”) and Rick Ross (“Waka”) has further enhanced his profile; moreover, in “Komasava’s” remix with American pop singer Jason Derulo as part of an international collaboration shows his commitment to embracing a variety of musical genres.
4. Diamonds From Africa (Official Video)
Diamond Platnumz is an internationally acclaimed artist who has collaborated with numerous African acts. He recorded multiple singles with South Africa’s AKA and Congolese icon Papa Wemba; collaborated with Zambian singer Koffi Olomide; as well as investments in hospitality, recording label media etc. Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack is more commonly known by his professional name Diamond Platnumz; having won 28 career awards to date and 20 music video awards over time.
“Africa” was released as Toto’s second single from their fourth album Toto IV (1982). Featuring an iconic brassy opening riff that has since become one of their trademarks, alongside vocals, guitars, keyboards and strings for an unforgettable sound, “Africa” quickly became a global success and remains their best-selling single ever since its release.
Paich wrote the lyrics while playing around with his new keyboard, while band members contributed ideas from each other to create its final product. Paich has stated that his primary intention wasn’t to write about any one person specifically but to instead capture the beauty of Europe as a continent, using readings from National Geographic for landscape descriptions.
In 2005, Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam released a remix featuring Jay-Z titled “Diamonds Are Forever,” produced by Jon Brion and featuring a sped-up sample from Shirley Bassey’s classic song and featuring West rapping about Sierra Leonean diamond trade as well as linking his wealth to blood diamond industry. Reaction was generally favorable; many reviewers complimented West on both appearance and subject matter of song.
5. Diamonds From Africa (Official Audio)
Diamond Platnumz made his first big breakthrough with his 2010 debut LP Kamwambie and set out to make enough money to feed his mother. Selling secondhand clothes and working as a fuel station attendant were only means towards that end; his focus remained music. Bongo flava musician Diamond Platnumz transformed heartbreak into celebration through his upbeat anthems that resonated among East African fans.
West wanted his career to expand beyond Sierra Leone’s borders, so he brought Jay-Z on board for a remix featuring Shirley Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever,” along with guitars, keyboards, strings and live drums. Lyrically he connects material wealth accrued through fame to Sierra Leone’s blood diamond trade that caused civil unrest.
Shortly after its release, this song received universal acclaim by critics who lauded both West’s rapping and Bassey’s sample. Furthermore, it received high airplay across US radio stations with multiple best-of lists ranking it highly; eventually being certified platinum and reaching top 20 positions worldwide.
Diamond Platnumz has since the song’s release become one of Tanzania’s most celebrated musicians. From selling his mother’s ring for studio time and renting out studios to owning Wasafi Classic Baby record label and featuring artists like Mbosso and Lava Lava on his roster to investing in hospitality businesses like hotelier chains as well as tech firms; to hosting his annual Wasafi Festival with local and international stars like Wizkid and Tiwa Savage as part of his roster!